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Summary of interview item: Describes progress from signing for Leicester City Football Club in 1941 to making the first team when demobbed in 1946. Talks about manager, John Duncan, training, muddy conditions. Describes atmosphere at semi-final of Football Association Cup Final, 1949. Mentions that the team had local players, had strong local support. Recalls not having many nerves before Cup Final. Comments on the maximum wage, the need for a hobby outside of football. Remembers celebration after Cup Final, but need to avoid relegation more important. Reflects on career.Place of birth: LeicesterEducation: Linwood Lane School, LeicesterMarital Status: , Children:Father's Occupation:Mother's Occupation:Location: County: LeicestershireLocation: Town/Place: LeicesterPeriods Covered: 1940sLanguage: English